Generous Hearts

GENEROUS HEARTS

HIGHLIGHTING PHILANTHROPY ON THE NORTHSHORE

Our partners at the Northshore Community Foundation exist to make it easy for each of us to make a difference in our own backyard. In their 18th year, the Foundation has touched over $80 million dollars in philanthropic fuel, focusing on simplifying, organizing, and magnifying philanthropy at every turn. The Foundation has reached those remarkable numbers through three primary ways. First, they engage hundreds of individuals, families, companies, and nonprofits in a membership model that promotes active connections and charitable work. Secondly, they take the paperwork out of “doing good” by administering funds that act as charitable checkbooks for any purpose. Lastly, they step into big roles when the need is great – especially in times of disaster. Through these three unique and critical roles, the Northshore Community Foundation uses its expertise and resources to magnify the incredible charitable work so prevalent in our region. Below is a sample of the good people and projects that are changing lives every day on the Northshore.

Civic Leadership: 2024 Chevron Fellows

The 2024 Chevron Fellows cohort has spent the year immersed in learning, service, and impact, addressing critical issues in our community. From raising awareness to sharing resources, they've made strides in foster care, education, mental health, and food insecurity. The Foundation is grateful to the fellows for their dedication and to Chevron for partnering to make this program possible. Check out the 2024 cohort on their website.

Fund Management: Goldman Sachs Event

Representatives from Goldman Sachs joined NCF for a special event with Foundation Fundholders. As managers of NCF’s investment pool, Goldman Sachs provides donors and organizations with access to top-tier investment expertise. The team shared new portfolio options and offered tools to support informed philanthropic decisions and help nonprofits thrive. If you’re interested in opening a fund with the Foundation, contact them to learn more.

Engaged Philanthropy: NPO Financial Planning Training

The Foundation's nonprofit members participated in an exclusive financial planning training focused on essential management practices and proper budgeting for sustainable growth. Experts Layne R. McDaniel, CPA, and Dr. Sinella Aghasi shared valuable insights to help these organizations strengthen, understand, and plan for their futures. Are you a nonprofit in our community? The Foundation would love to partner with you—reach out to them today!